University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Program 1540 East Alcazar Street, CHP 155 Los Angeles, CA 90033 US   Phone: 1-213-342-2900   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral D.P.T. -Physical Therapy On Campus   Entry-level professional program (D.P.T.) Students with baccalaureate degrees in fields other than physical therapy may apply for admission to this three-year academic and clinical program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This course of study prepares students to practice physical therapy and take state licensureexaminations. (The program is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.) Advanced standing (D.P.T.) Master clinicians in physical therapy with an M.P.T., M.S. in Physical Therapy or a similar degree may apply for admission to this program leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Applicants also must be licensed physical therapists in California, have extensive clinical experience andpreferably hold a certificate of clinical specialization. This course of study is for clinicians interested in furthering their career options and preparing for faculty appointments to teach clinical management courses. Interview required prior to application process.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable